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GVC 157L

1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,095 mi
Last recorded57,095 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan51,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVC 157L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front road wheel has slight bearing noise when rotated

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot split

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in central steering pivot

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,406 miles

n/s handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/r outer cv boot poor

o/s/f upper ball joint boot poor

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play central steering pivot

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small leak of grease from ball joint offside front

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,559 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,844 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

play in steering idler

slight bind on nearside rear brake

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2013 51,830 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

play in steering idler

slight bind on nearside rear brake

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle underseiled

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear shock absorber bushes perished

vehicle underseiled

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,298 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal....

corrosion in o/s/r under body..

light under body corrosion....

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,865 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 43,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

free play at steering wheel

nearside rear outer cv gaiter perishing

oil leak

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,634 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 41,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

freeplay at steering wheel

play in all wheel bearings

play in steering drag links

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,123 miles

freeplay at steering wheel

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

play in steering joints

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,684 miles

engine oil leaking onto o/s heat exchanger. front suspension bump stop missing.

hand brake travel.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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GVC 157L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 51,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVC 157L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GVC 157L registered?

GVC 157L is a 1973 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 July 1973.

Is GVC 157L safe to buy?

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